Packer - 12-Hour Plastics Packaging (Night/Rotating)

MAC Incorporated; Monroe Township (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

MAC Incorporated in Monroe Township, NJ is hiring for Production Utility / Packer to support daily packaging operations in a plastics manufacturing facility. This 12-hour shift role involves preparing packaging materials, inspecting bottles, packing, labeling, moving pallets, and providing relief coverage for Packers.

The position requires standing for long periods, bending, lifting up to 35 lbs, and working in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing, production, packaging, or Packer experience preferred.
• Experience in plastics or bottle manufacturing is a plus.
• Ability to visually identify bottle and product defects.
• Ability to follow work orders, job packets, packing instructions, labels, and production specifications.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to understand and follow numerical packing and labeling sequences.
• Ability to complete production paperwork accurately and legibly.
• Ability to make basic decisions regarding bottle jams and packaging issues.
• Must be dependable, punctual, and ready to begin work at the scheduled start time.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English as required to understand work orders, safety information, labels, and production instructions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare boxes, liners, labels, and other packaging supplies for production.
• Operate tape and glue box-making equipment as required.
• Inspect bottles from assigned machines every two hours and document results on required check sheets.
• Visually inspect bottles for defects and quality issues.
• Verify, label, seal, and prepare finished cartons for shipment.
• Follow required packing sequences and pack patterns.
• Partially wrap finished pallets following QA inspection and pallet tagging.
• Move packed materials into designated staging areas.
• Transport palletized finished product to the warehouse using a manual pallet jack/hand truck.
• Provide break and lunch relief for Packers.
• Complete required machine repacks before the end of the shift.
• Rework red-tagged or non-conforming product at the machine when possible.
• Respond appropriately to bottle jams and basic production issues.
• Maintain required supplies at assigned production machines.
• Keep bottles, cartons, and packaging materials properly stored and off the production floor.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Immediately report accidents, hazards, or safety concerns to the Supervisor.

Skills

Packer experience

English proficiency

Basic math

Punctuality

Read work orders

Job description

MAC Incorporated in Monroe Township, NJ is hiring for Production Utility / Packer to support daily packaging operations in a plastics manufacturing facility. This 12-hour shift role involves preparing packaging materials, inspecting bottles, packing, labeling, moving pallets, and providing relief coverage for Packers.

The position requires standing for long periods, bending, lifting up to 35 lbs, and working in a fast-paced environment.